Gluten Free Watermelon Mint Smoothie
Bright, refreshing, and naturally sweet, this blended drink is everything you want on a hot day — and it comes together in under two minutes with zero fuss. Frozen watermelon does the heavy lifting here, giving the smoothie a thick, almost sorbet-like texture without any added ice to water it down. Fresh mint and lime juice cut through the sweetness with a citrusy zing, while grated ginger adds just enough warmth to make the whole thing feel a little more interesting than your average fruit blend. Coconut water keeps it light and hydrating, and a drizzle of honey is there if you want a touch more sweetness — totally your call. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-reading or substitution stress involved whatsoever. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and serve it immediately for the best color and flavor.
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2 servings
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed and frozen
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ cup coconut water
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
For serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the frozen watermelon, mint leaves, lime juice, grated ginger, and coconut water to a blender.
- 2
Blend on high speed until completely smooth and no chunks remain, about 45–60 seconds. If the blender stalls, add coconut water 1 tablespoon at a time until it moves freely.
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